School janitor in Weeping Water gets a national spotlight — and prize

A school janitor in Weeping Water, Nebraska, has been selected as a finalist in a national 'Custodians Are Key' contest that will gift a $15,000 grand prize to the champion and their respective K-12 school.

April 13, 2022Updated: April 13, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

School janitor in Weeping Water gets a national spotlight — and prize

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